The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.

The good God would not inspire unattainable desires.

the storm thunders at my heart; I find it difficult to believe in the existence of anything except the clouds which limit my horizon.

Apart from the Office [the daily prayer of the Church] which is a daily joy, I do not have the courage to search through books for beautiful prayers. ... Unable either to say them all or to choose between them, I do as a child would who cannot read - I just say what I want to say to God, quite simply, and he never fails to understand.

I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbors'defects--not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.

For me to love you, Jesus, as you love me, I would have to borrow your own love and then only would I be at rest.

I am very far from practicing what I understand.